Broadcasting Telecasting (Jul-Sep 1960)

Dade Video Inc. Ann. Sept. 14. ■ By memorandum opinion and order, commission denied motion by Sangamon Valley Television Corp, for stay of Sept. 12 oral argument in Terre Haute, Ind., tv ch. 2 comparative proceeding, until such time as commission takes final action with respect to ultimate allocation of ch. 2. Comr. King not participating. Ann. Sept. 8. ■ Commission scheduled following proceedings for oral arguments on Oct. 13. Entertainment and Amusements of Ohio, Inc., Solvay. N.Y., and WMBO, Inc. (WMBO), Auburn, N.Y.: Patterson Shrimp Co., Inc., Patterson, La.; Herbert T. Graham and Triad Television Corp., Lansing, Mich.; CalCoast Bcstrs, Santa Maria, Calif.; and James J. Williams. Williamsburg. Va. Commission scheduled following proceeding for oral argument on Oct. 14: Springfield, 111., ch. 2 deintermixture rulemaking. Routine Roundup INTERIM REPORTS REQUESTED ON CLEARANCE OF NETWORK POLITICAL BROADCAST PROGRAMS ■ Commission has asked national radio and tv networks for interim reports during election campaign ( September 1 — November 8, 1960) on station clearances of individual network programs on which presidential and vice-presidential candidates appear. These reports will enable commission to compile and analyze information as campaign progresses and to report to Congress as soon as possible after close of campaign. Radio and tv stations affiilated with national networks (ABC. CBS, MBS, NBC) are requested to report promptly to networks information on their clearances of programs on which presidential and vice-presidential candidates appear. This will enable networks to forward requested reports promptly to commission. Ann. Sept. 8. ACTIONS ON MOTIONS By Commissioner John S. Cross ■ Granted petition by Riverside Church in City of New York. N.Y., and extended to Sept. 12 time to file responsive pleadings to petition for reargument and petition for rehearing in proceeding on its fm application, et al. Action Sept. 8. ■ Granted petition by Ulster County Bcstg. Co., Ellenville, N.Y., and extended to Sept. 15 time to respond to Broadcast Bureau's petition to set aside initial decision and to consolidate applications in hearing in proceeding on its am application, et al. Action Sept. 8. ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended to Sept. 16 time to file responses to petition to enlarge issues by Donald M. Donze, Festus, Mo., applicant in am consolidated proceeding. Action Sept. 8. By Chief Hearing Examiner James D. Cunningham ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau to change place of hearing from Washington, D.C., to Phoenix, Ariz., in proceeding on am and fm applications of Gila Bcstg. Co. for renewal of licenses of stations KCKY Coolidge, KCLF Clifton, KGLU Safford. KVNC Winslow, KZOW Globe and KWJB-FM Globe, all Arizona. Action Sept. 8. ■ Scheduled oral argument for 9 a.m., Sept. 13 on petition by Pioneer Bcstg. Co. (KNOW), Austin, Tex., for reconsideration of Aug. 5 action dismissing its am apphcation with prejudice. Action Sept. 8. ■ Denied petition by WENT Bcstg. Corp. for leave to submit further pleading or supplement in support of its pending petition for reconsideration and reiteration that applicant's qualifications, in addition to financial, be made an issue in hearing in proceeding on am application of Martin Karig, Johnstown, N.Y. Action Sept. 7. By Hearing Examiner Thomas H. Donahue ■ Issued memorandum of ruling formalizing oral ruling made on record July 13 holding Southland Communications Co., Anaheim, Calif., in default (page 2, Initial Decision, FCC 60D-106) in proceeding on am application of Robert Burdette & Assoc. Inc., West Covina, Calif. Action Sept. 7. ■ On own motion, continued Sept. 8 hearing to Nov. 8, without prejudice to parties seeking additional extension if one granted does not permit commission action on their petitions for severance and grant in proceeding on am applications of Shenandoah Life Stations Inc. (WSLS), Roanoke and Edwin R. Fischer, Winchester, both Virginia. Action Sept. 7. By Hearing Examiner Charles J. Frederick ■ Pursuant to Sept. 7 prehearing confer ence, scheduled further prehearing conference for Oct. 3 and postponed Sept. 30 hearing to date to be subsequently determined in proceeding on am applications of William R. Packham, Hendersonville, N.C., and Radio Station WPCC Inc. (WPCC), Clinton, S.C. Action Sept. 7. ■ Granted request by WWDC Inc., party respondent, to correct transcript of hearing in proceeding on am applications of Alkima Bcstg. Co., West Chester, Pa., et al. Action Sept. 7. ■ Pursuant to agreements reached at Sept. 8 prehearing conference, scheduled certain procedural dates in Salem, Ore., tv ch. 3 proceeding; Oct. 19 hearing continued to Dec. 12. Action Sept. 8. By Hearing Examiner Walther W. Guenther ■ Granted petition by Metropolitan Bcstg. Corp., Wilmington, Del., for leave to amend its application to supply additional financial data in Wilmington, Del., tv ch. 12 proceeding. Action Sept. 6. ■ Granted joint motion by Dixie Bcstg. Co. (WCCP), Savannah, Ga., and WMFJ Inc. (WMFJ), Daytona Beach, Fla., and extended from Sept. 9 to Oct. 10 time for filing proposed findings and conclusions and from Sept. 21 to Oct. 21 to file replies in proceeding on their am applications, et al. Action Sept. 6. By Hearing Examiner Isadore A, Honig ■ On own motion, scheduled prehearing conference for 9 a.m., Sept. 21, in proceeding on am applications of Radio Station WHCC (WHCC), Waynesville, N.C, and Aluminum Cities Bcstg. Co. (WGAP), Maryville, Tenn. Action Sept. 7. ■ On own motion, scheduled prehearing conference for Sept. 21 in proceeding on fm application of Calojay Enterprises Inc., Indianapolis, Ind. Action Sept. 7. By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle ■ Granted request by Broadcast Bureau and extended from Sept. 20 to Sept. 26 time for filing proposed findings of fact and conclusions in proceeding on am application of Martin Karig, Johnstown, N.Y.; replies to be filed before Oct. 10 in lieu of Oct. 3. Action Sept. 8. ■ On own motion, continued Sept. 12 hearing to Oct. 10 in proceeding on am applications of Zephyr Bcstg. Corp.. Zephyrhills and Myron A. Reck (WTRR), Sanford, both Florida. Action Sept. 9. By Hearing Examiner David I. Kraushaar ■ Denied motion by Metropolitan Bcstg. Corp. to correct transcript of hearing in regard to corrections suggested at page 149 and granted in all other respects in proceeding on fm application of Suburban Bcstrs., Elizabeth, N.J. Action Sept. 7. By Hearing Examiner Forest L. McClenning ■ On own motion, continued without date Sept. 19 hearing in proceeding on am and fm applications of Gila Bcstg. Co. for renewal of licenses of stations KCKY Coolidge, KCLF Clifton, KGLU Safford, KVNC Winslow, KZOW Globe and KWJB-FM Globe, all Arizona. Action Sept. 8. By Hearing Examiner Herbert Sharfman ■ Scheduled further prehearing conference for Sept. 12 at 2 p.m., in proceeding on am applications of Wilmer E. Huffman, Pratt, Kan., et al. Action Sept. 7. ■ Upon request by Hirsch Bcstg. Co. (KFBS). Cape Girardeau, Mo., and without objection by other parties, extended from Sept. 9 to Oct. 17 date for furnishing engineering exhibits by Hirsch in proceeding on its am application, et al.; Sept 19 hearing continued to Oct. 25. Action Sept. 8. ■ Upon request of applicants and without objection by other parties, extended from Sept. 12 to Oct. 12 time for filing initial proposed findings of fact and conclusions and from Sept 26 to Oct. 26 for replies in proceeding on application of WJPB-TV Inc., permittee of WJPB-TV, ch. 5, Weston, W.Va., for relinquishment of positive control of WJPB-TV Inc. by J.P. Beacom through sale of stock to Thomas P. Johnson and George W. Eby. Action Sept. 8. By Hearing Examiner Elizabeth C. Smith ■ Pursuant to agreement reached at Sept. 6 hearing continued hearing to Oct. 10 in proceeding on am applications of James E. Walley, Oroville, Calif., Group 1. Action Sept. 6. BROADCAST ACTIONS by Broadcast Bureau Actions of Sept. 9 KAKE Wichita, Kan. — Granted assignment of licenses to KAKE-TV and Radio Inc. (BAL-3985, BALRE-681). 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